RETAINING CLIP FOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS

摘要

A retaining clip that provides a method for securing electrical connections between male and female electrical connectors is disclosed. Current locking mechanisms are on both the electrical plug and the connector. These locking mechanisms often break when disconnecting the plug. Some embodiments of the present invention eliminate the need for the locking mechanisms. Furthermore, in cases where the mechanisms have been broken, some embodiments provide a method for reusing the electrical plug and/or the connector.

主权项

1. A method for repairing an automatic transmission, comprising:
providing a used solenoid assembly having a first electrical connector mateable with the second electrical connector of an electrical wiring harness, and a retaining clip having an aperture therein; placing the clip over the mated first connector and second connector; securing the placed clip to the mated first connector and second connector; compressing together the mated first connector and second connector with the secured clip; and removing the clip from the mated first connector and second connector by inserting a tool into the aperture and levering the tool.